New minis in the mail

I’ve added a few new minis to my collection. The first is a wonderful honey pot with dipper by David Provan.

It’s so tiny, so well made. I’m feeling the need for some hot tea with honey.  :]

Next are three pillows from DollhouseLittles.

Katie Arthur makes the most stylish textiles in mini. :D

For the kitchen, I bought a set of hot cross buns by Amy. These are from a new miniaturist, though you’d never know it from the lifelike quality. She doesn’t have a miniatures website up yet. Yum! :D

I bought these over the summer, but I didn’t mention them at the time since I also bought something for April and didn’t want to bring attention to the shop. ;D These jam pots are from Something Tiny – one in orange and one in gooseberry pattern.

I also picked up a miniatures lot on eBay recently that included this super cute recipe box.

It has tiny hinges and opens, too!  :D

Another Christmas gift from mom — Stock Pile — a kit by Teresa Layman. It’s so cute!  :D

I have a few needlework projects ahead of it, but I’m glad to have it.

Categories: Miniature Shows and Shops
January 12, 2014 | 0 comments

3 Blind Mice – Jan 2014

The first of the year’s shows ran tonight and is going on again tomorrow.  We’ve had some crazy weather in the area, so there were fewer vendors than scheduled at the 3 Blind Mice show.  But, I still found a lot of goodies!  :D

Unfortunately, the first vendor I visited didn’t have their name on the receipt and the setup didn’t follow the original vendor map.  :\  I bought a lovely rabbit hutch…more on this later.  ;D

A beautiful wrapped package…do those look like turnips?  Must have had rabbits on the brain.

And this awesome firewood stack!

From Debra Rundle, I picked up a lovely white vase, boxed games, a puzzle and clay, all very well made.

She also had a set of white mugs; I liked the shape of them.

The place where I found the most treasures was All About Miniatures. He had two lovely stair kits from Architect’s Choice.  They have individual pieces to make the base stairs.

With separate treads.

But, what sold me were the newel posts.  Look at these beauties!  :D

I picked up a wonderful Walmer triple bookcase.

And, a lovely tall finial.

There was a Walmer skylight kit that caught my eye, and Greg opened the package so we could see what it was supposed to look like assembled.

Erm…is that an ultrasound?!!  No kidding…that’s the kit photo on the instructions.  hahahaha!

Looks like you install this around an opening in a 1/4″ thick ceiling board.

“Glass” is included, but I have something in mind besides a plain window.

And, my welcome gift from the generous show organizers was this cute reindeer figurine.  Well, he’s a mini ornament, but I will snip that thread and use him as a figurine in mini.

Categories: Miniature Shows and Shops
January 3, 2014 | 0 comments

Wee “c” Miniatures Show 2013

I went to the last local miniature show of the year Friday night, the Wee “c” Miniatures Show. This show has a nice amount of dealers with good quality minis and a room with finished houses, room boxes and vignettes where you can vote for “Best in Show.” It’s always wonderful to see other miniaturists’ work in person. I found some unusual items this time around as well as some staples I needed to get for current and future projects.

A delightful Arts & Crafts stand from Jancrafted, along with its half scale counterpart. I like using half and quarter scale items in my full size builds as accent pieces.

She had this lovely side table with interesting carvings and shapes.

I also picked up a more traditional side table.

This gorgeous Mackintosh chair from William Cambron Designs. I considered buying two, but I wanted to stay on budget.

A worn plate from WCD as well. The mugs are from a vendor that didn’t have their name on the receipt, and there is no map of vendors on the Wee “c” website.

He also had a set of unfinished turned bowls with lids.

From the unknown vendor, I also picked up this beautiful large green bowl.

This lovely silver bowl was only a dollar!

It is lightweight metal and wonderfully detailed.

Categories: Miniature Shows and Shops
November 9, 2013 | 0 comments

The Bishop Show Fall 2013

The fall Bishop Show is a small show, but many of my favored vendors are usually there so it is always worth the trip.  And, you get to see the spring show workshops in person.  :]

From Carol’s Bloomers: white vase, white candy bowl, green pot.

From Wright Guide Miniatures: tools and a water spigot.

Vintage dum-dums and a seltzer bottle.

Tiny feathered fishing lure.

From Tiny-Tique: two Chrysnbon kits.

Hexagonal tile flooring.

Categories: Miniature Shows and Shops
August 25, 2013 | 0 comments

New minis

Even though I don’t have a build started for this beautiful bed, it’s hard to pass up pieces that speak to me. I’ve noticed that if I skip over something, it tends to be sold out and out of production by the time I’m ready for it. I picked up this lovely bed from Regent Miniatures (a new name for a long time supplier on eBay).

It has wonderful vintage styling with crisp white upholstery.

I also had a recent business trip to Vancouver, British Columbia where I had a couple of days for personal touring, too. It was my first time there, and I definitely want to go back.

I had brought some needlework with me, but it was pretty much a non-stop series of events between meetings, meals and activities. During my off weekend, I stopped at Ross’ Miniatures in North Vancouver.  Mary was so helpful and friendly. I was able to find a number of interesting and vintage items.

This Timberbrook closet kit comes with working sliding doors and wood pieces to make an enclosed closet.

These are no longer made and hard to find.

I bought a number of packages of brackets for The Brownstone. The ones that came with the kit require assembly and since I plan to add to the overall structure, there would not be enough of them to go around.

I found a contemporary chair and side table.  I’ve never seen anything like these before.

While I was away, some fun new minis from Blake at A Bohemian Bazaar arrived at home. They are so well made and so tiny!

Categories: Furniture, Miniature Shows and Shops
June 29, 2013 | 0 comments